Artists Share

You don't have a garden just for yourself. You have it to share. -- Augusta Carter

To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin. -- Lord Byron

Light is the task where many share the toil. -- Homer

People enjoy helping other people, and when it comes to artists they are no exception. In fact, one might argue artists are more generous with their discoveries. It is quite common to see a group of artists gathered together at a social event trading news, creative processes, discount sources and even helpful gossip. Yes, that's true, don't deny it.

Recently Elinore Bucholtz sent me the kind of information of a helpful nature, not gossip, that gave me an idea. How about starting a section on the Manhattan Arts website titled "Artists Share" in which we will add artists' helpful info.

So, here's your opportunity to share and learn. Send your brief tip or discovery to renee@manhattanarts.com and type Artists Share in the subject heading.

Lisa Bartell wrote: "I would like to share with other artists, who like myself, are learning to be more savvy in the art world. I recently visited an out of town gallery that was interested in seeing my work. Thanks to Renee's book Presentation Power Tools, I felt very aware of all questions needing answers from the dealer. My mistake was not asking these questions via phone or email prior to leaving home. It turned out that the artist was expected to pay numerous expenses, including marketing, framing shipping and exhibiting. This was an excellent learning experience, but very costly, time consuming and emotionally draining. All artists! Please make sure you ask all necessary questions and receive complete answers prior to an out of town gallery visit."

Apple and Websites: From Elinore Bucholtz
In terms of Apple and websites, their program for creating one is $79. They also offer a service, Dotmac, which connects the web you've made to the Internet in no time and with no problems. This service is $100. per year. New York City has two unique Apple Store locations. Stop by the Apple Store, Fifth Avenue, 24/365 to shop or to get creative and
technical help. Or learn something incredible in their state-of-the-art theater at the Apple Store, SoHo.

Patti Brown has made a few money saving suggestions worth looking into: She buys art supplies from Daniel Smith because they offer their own line of watercolors and oils that are less expensive and equally as good in quality as name brands. She also shops at Cheap Joes for their American Journey watercolors. And she likes Jerry's Artorama for the big selection of all supplies.

Lisa Bartell wants you to know: "While doing research, I discovered a site you and other Manhattan Arts members may be interested in viewing www.survivorsartfoundation.org

Benny Andersson's painting is featured on the cover of the March 2007 issue of the magazine Sedona Journal of Emergence! It looks fantastic. He wanted me to let other artists know that you can submit your work for their cover. Go to www.sedonajournal.com for more info.

Art Photographer: Want a good photographer in NYC? Robert Puglisi has been helping artists for many years. Repro quality and low prices for all formats and media. 212. 353.3535.

Diane Leon's recommendation for high quality and reasonably priced conversions of slides to CDs. Richard Schneitler, 136 Schneitler Farm Trail
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Tel: 336-480-5175
www.SlideConverter.com

Renée Phillips is an artist career consultant. Learn more.

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